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WIW - white jeans debut etc

Christina F.

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It’s been a while! I’ve been super busy still, though I think that may change soon.

I have a mix of recent outfits, including the debut of white jeans and some outfits I’m kind of feeling blah about.

1. This is today. I am tired of wearing pullovers but I’m not sure all these items go together optimally

2- one of my cheerier pullovers

3- Green will coat

4- white jeans finally came out to play on one of our few recent springlike days

5- my new red trench also has a brief window to come out to play

6 - worn to give a Toastmasters speech. I’m not sure about the rolled jeans and boots with the top half, but the weather was foul and I wanted to look semi-nice

7 & 8 patterned pants, again on one of the slightly nicer days

9 - a blah outfit from earlier in March. I’m not sure black tal boots work with the grey jeans?

10 - tweed dress worn when tired of pants

11 - spring skirt worn to see Hamilton (which was to die for)

12 & 13 - fun new blue boots

The outfits I feel less good about are 1 and 9, which have the same sweater - I think that may just be coincidence, but the sweater is new and maybe I’m struggling to pair it with items more than I realized. Since it’s still kind of wintry outside, I’m dying for more variety but end up in jeans and a warm top a lot. (I’m showing more variety here than I’ve worn, for sure.)

I’ve done some spring shopping, with my new ideas about basics etc in mind, but now have to shop my closet for the next month or two. I’m not good at the shopping freeze thing. Gulp. But I have had some recent outlays for other things that have added up (mostly travel). I need time to repair my budget.

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Latest reply was from Christina F.

Aquamarine

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Love the white jeans with the leather jacket...I may have to copy this! A great early spring outfit.

I get it...this weather is atrocious for April, and winter clothes fatigue has set in for sure. But I like all your outfits, and quite like 9. The tall boots with the grey pants work to my eye, and seems a bit different than your usual silhouette.

Anonymous

Hi Christina-
I like your looks- apparently more than you- lol.
I hear what you are saying about wardrobe fatigue setting in. I think we all get it this time of year and sometimes a fresh set of eyes see different combos when shopping someone else’s closet. I don’t see your pieces as “blah” as you say.
I think you can loads of mileage out of those flowered pieces for spring.
The skirt with a solid white tee ( or any tee/ cami/ blouse in color of print that you may already have in your closet ) and that cardi of 1&9 would be a great look. Maybe the jacket in 4 would look great with skirt.
I love that top in # 6 and would love to see it paired with your new whites in 4 and the pants in 7 or 9 for a somewhat lighter look for spring.
The jacket in 4 would look interesting texture wise with the dress in 10
Either the green coat and red trench worn with white pants, or # 7, 8 or 9 pants would chase away winter doldrums
The cardi in 1&9 with white pants would have lighter airy look
Sweater in #2 works with all the lighter pants.
How would the boots in 9 go with skirt or dress?
Maybe I am off base since I am going off pictures but I think you have some great pieces with options to chase winter away.

Anonymous

Hang in there, Christina. We’re almost through the winter.
Your blue boots are great and I actually really like the riding boots with the grey pants.
Green and red coats add a bit of spring time fun.

Christina F.

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Ha, these were mostly my better recent outfits!

I think the two I’m less sure about have more muted colors than I’m used to, and my eye is not as used to it on me. But it’s not bad, on reflection. I do have plenty of great pieces but I’ve been exhausted lately and I think it’s spilled over to how I few about my outfits.

efbgen, thank you for all the great ideas! Many of these pieces are newer and represent a slightly new wardrobe direction so I’m still figuring out how to combine them. Your ideas are very helpful.

Jaime

(website)

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My favorites are white jeans, spring skirt for Hamilton and the burgundy sweater. I also liked the peplum print outfit. When the weather turns your feeling toward your wardrobe will too!

Dianna

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Fabulous round of outfits, my favorites are 4,5, 10 and 11. I really like your footwear choices in every outfit.

jussie

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Gosh I like all of these outfits! Well done. My favorite is the red coat with jeans and Mary Janes. Super cute! You say you feel blah in 1 and 9, I notice these are the only two outfits without either a structured collar or a statement necklace. I’m wondering if it’s the lack of structure/focal point around the shoulders and décolletage that’s seeming a little bland to your eyes? Maybe you could try the necklace from 8 with it?
Just thinking out loud here.

krishnidoux

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How I understand you! This must be the worst time of the year for dressing. As others I want to tell you to hang on. And continue to try different mixes from your closet.

You fun blue boots in 12-13 are exquisite. How they can transform a pant or jegging into a stylish silhouette! Skirt in #11 is very attractive too, especially with the black AND the necklace, it adds a little sophisticated touch. I'm also a fan of your pattern pants, the fit is particularly good on you. And then of course your white jeans. I agree they look terrific with this black leather moto. But I find the golden sneackers addition especially perfect. It adds an air of youth and insubordination to the outfit, which is very appealing. Have you tried your white jeans with your new red raincoat? I like one and nine, but also notice that both pics show grey items. Maybe it's the color you struggle with? I notice you like popping colors (2-3-4-5). Do you have a scarf or oversize cocktail necklace in a popping color? You could try, with this grey, the new deep, saturated indigo-purplish-blue, or, if you don't want too much contrast, go towards lavender or soft pink. In pic one, all you may need is a flash of red lipstick.

Bijou

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I like all of these. LOVE the spring skirt, the red trench and #2's pullover. Bright colours really suit you and look very uplifting, even on a cold dreary day.
It is interesting that you don't like #9. Wearing long boots with a contrasting jean does shorten the leg line, so that is possibly what you don't like. However, I do like this on you because it has an equestrian vibe. I would like to see you wear these jeans and boots with a tailored blazer to make it look even more intentionally equestrian.

Hope your weather warms up soon so you can enjoy wearing more than jeans and warm layers.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

White jeans look is FABULOUS. Fresh and modern. KILLER look.

#5, #6 and #11 are my next faves. Very nicely done.

Christina F.

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Hi all, thank you for the lovely comments. I clearly like a lot of what I got for spring, and need to do an outfit creation session to mix it all with my existing pieces so it all feels fresh. If only I had the time for that.... fortunately, I'm going to New Orleans later this month, and it will certainly be warmer there than here in NYC!

krishnidoux, you mention lipstick I haven't been wearing much makeup lately, but I'm wondering if I will find it helps my dreary feeling. I have trouble setting aside time in the mornings for it, for a variety of reasons I won't bore you all with. But maybe I should make more effort. I do like color pops, but I've always shied away from scarves a bit... they feel fussy on me (as fab as they are on others). I recently bought a silk scarf I want to try out, though. I agree on the love of the blue boots, and that the white jeans will be good with the red coat once the weather cooperates.

bijou, I've always loved jeans tucked into boots, though I've drifted away from wearing tall boots recently. However, I agree that a blazer would lift that look. Rest assured that it's not a look I'm giving up on!

Angie, I'm so glad you and other encouraged me to keep the white jeans, as they feel super fresh to me right now. Also, I wore them on a long walk that day, and they did not lose their shape in the least!

Christina F.

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Another new purchase is this sweater, inspired by all the lovely lavender and lilac looks I’ve seen on here. It's a color I hadn't had in my wardrobe in a long time. This is one of my last few spring purchases, and am going on a freeze for at least this month, if not the next .

Yep, still no makeup, and I even forgot jewelry today, but the color makes up for it. It’s yet another dreary day outside.

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Anonymous

It is a great color on you and even more so it makes you happy. I love clothes that make me happy- makes me feel I can take on the world sometimes. Also love the smile you are wearing- best accessory in the world- no jewelry needed with it.

rachylou

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YLF!

unfrumped

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I especially love #6 with the structured topper over the longer peplum.

Momo

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4 is perfection!! Love the spring skirt too

Katerina

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This is a very nice set of outfits, I really like them! I am sorry you feel blah about some of them. I have many favorites here: the white jeans outfit is sooo fab with the leather jacket and metallic sneakers - beautiful; LOVE the patterned skirt with the black and necklace - gorgeous; the floral peplum top outfit is lovely with a touch of cool - love it; great combo of the grey pants and tall boots; beautiful colourful coats, smashing new blue boots ...
And you look very beautiful in your new sweater!
Hope you find wardrobe joy again soon! Love to you!

Suz

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The jeans with leather jacket outfit is fantastic! Yay!

I also love your pretty floral items -- the spring skirt and the top in #6. These outfits are great!

kkards

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love the way you've taken the spring things and made them wearable in the never ending winter.....

Anonymous

I forgot to mention that your white jeans look great. And I hope that in some better weather, you’ll pair them with your super red trench!

Angie

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WOOOOHOOO. Welcome to Team White Jeans, Christina. I have six pairs - my wardrobe essential. I wear white jeans ALL the time.

Bijou

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ChristinaF - I love the colour of the new sweater on you. Even without make up this colour is so pretty on you.

I will join you on the shopping fast. I just did a bit of a closet edit and realised that I need to make the most of what I own rather than being on a relentless quest for the new and fabulous.

Christina F.

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katerina, thank you. Things are getting better. My allergies were bad, but I adjusted my medication to fix that. The event/announcement I'm helping to prepare for at work is also about to happen, and my part is DONE. And the weather has gotten sunnier, though still too cold, and promises to be unseasonably warm for a little bit at the end of the week. Things are looking up.

You all made me feel better, too!

kkards, mixing the spring items in as much as possible is saving my sanity. I'm glad I did some shopping early.

bijou, I have that problem of always wanting something new. I have a couple of items I genuinely need to replace - I didn't realize my navy ankle pants were a size too small, and I need a new pair of black flats to replace a pair I tossed. But I don't need to add new pieces just for the sake of it anymore. The good news is that I've slowly taken things that don't work out of my closet, and I think most of what I have added works rather than being stuff I will regret down the line.